The Centre has started upgrading India’s cotton fibre testing system. The project covers 21 laboratories in major cotton-producing regions.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is leading the modernization work. The project has a budget of ₹38.72 crore.

The upgraded laboratories will receive modern testing equipment. The equipment will help assess cotton fibre quality and impurities.

The laboratories are operated by the Textiles Committee, Power Loom Service Centres and Cotton Corporation of India (CCI).

Focus on Cotton Quality

The project aims to strengthen cotton testing facilities across India. Better testing can provide more detailed information on fibre quality.

The upgraded labs will support quality checks at different stages of the cotton and textile supply chain. This includes testing for fibre characteristics and impurities.

The initiative comes as India seeks to improve its position in global cotton and textile markets. Strong testing infrastructure can also support quality standards for textile production and exports.

Testing Infrastructure

BIS is expediting the modernization of the 21 laboratories. The facilities are located across key cotton-producing areas.

The project will improve access to modern testing equipment. It will also strengthen the country’s cotton quality assessment system.

The move is part of wider efforts to improve India’s cotton and textile infrastructure. The focus remains on better quality checks and stronger industry support.